[Board] Coordinating with OGC

[Arnulf Christl]

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Tyler Mitchell (OSGeo) wrote:
> I was trying to think of some ways to work better/closer with OGC
> lately.  Obviously I'm more arms length to the processes than many on
> this list are, so I don't expect I'm right on the money, but thought I'd
> try one idea ;-)
> 
> We have these donated OGC membership, but I know many of you who are
> involved already have one and attend some meetings.  In light of their
> existing meetings, I was wondering if OSGeo could help organise a
> meeting around the same times/place as theirs - with the express purpose
> of discussing how OSGeo might compliment OGC work, standards or address
> opportunities seen at their meetings.  I assume that some gaps in OSGeo
> software or approaches might become evident, or some other opportunities
> to help OSGeo shine might become apparent.  Naturally, it might also
> serve as a good excuse for directors to meet face-to-face and should
> also help add value for those who have to attend these OGC meetings
> anyway.  (Though I hear you often get burned out and might be sick of
> meetings by the end of it all...)
> 
> I'm not sure at all if OGC could help accommodate such a meeting, but
> either way I think it might serve some increased opportunities for both
> OSGeo and OGC.
> 
> Any thoughts, or similar ideas out there?
> Tyler

Colocating board meetings with OGC TC meetings sounds like a great idea
but no OGC board members except me attended the last OGC meetings. It
seems like the current board has little overlap with the OGC.

Regards, Arnulf.

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Arnulf Christl

Exploring Space, Time and Mind
http://arnulf.us
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